 His efforts led to a place in the West Indies ODI team.Tonge was also selected to represent the West Indies at the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy and featured in their opening defeat at the hands of Pakistan on 23 September 2009, earning his best ever bowling figures in limited overs cricket of 4/25.He made his Test debut against Australia in December 2009 in Perth when he replaced the injured Darren Sammy.